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Post Natal Diet And Ayurveda

Post natal period is like a second birth for a woman . It is the period to replenish the vital elements lost during pregnancy and giving birth to the baby . Ayurveda emphasizes on regulated dietary regimen during this period to gain strength and pre-pregnancy state.

Diet : After delivery, intake of medicated rice gruel , fats with herbs , decoctions for 3 – 7 days and from 7th – 12th day medicated meat soup along with light and congenial diet is advised.
Dietary Regimen:

Shunthi (Dry Ginger) : It is known to stimulate digestion . It has anti tumour , anti inflammatory , anti microbial property and is effective against both gram+ ve and gram– ve bacteria . Useful in nervine weakness , increases flow of urine thus decreased chances of urinary tract infections.
Kola (Zizyphus) : It is a good source of calcium , phosphorus , Vitamin A & C . It has anti oxidant , wound healing and anti inflammatory properties . Helpful in hypertension , fatigue and assists action of other herbs , given in indigestion and is mild laxative . It has a tranquillizing and sleep inducing effect.

Kulatha (Horse gram) : It is an excellent source of iron , molybdenum and manganese . It has antispasmodic activity and is used in uterine disorders , piles and anemia.
Yava (Barley) : It is a good source of fiber . It contains copper, phosphorus , zinc and Vitamin E.

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after parturition the physician should administer medicine for the for the contraction of uterus. 1 small quantity of fried Hingu with garlic , gur and honey increases the lochial discharge after child birth.when the vagina is swollen and ulcerated after child birth , a douche of the decotion of the leaves of Nirgundi is useful. Saubhagya vati 1to 2 pills thrice daily and Dasamula kvatha 10 ml to 20 ml after meal twice a day. MEAT SOUP is not advisable. and i request to you do not promote meat, eggs, chicken, fishes.these are harmful. we have many substitutes of non veges. please.

Thank you Sir for your inputs . In this article , it has been tried to elucidate the post natal regimen , as described in Ayurvedic texts for general information only . These are not my personal views and I am NOT promoting the intake of meat . Infact dietary articles other than meat soup are also highlighted in the article .
With due respect to your views , I would like to mention that all the Ayurvedic texts have classified food substances according to their specific groups eg shami dhanya ( legumes ) ,shaka ( vegetables ) , harita ( salad ) , madya ( alcoholic drinks ) , jala ( water ) , mamsa ( meat ) etc . But food habits are upto individual choices and preferences and this article DOES NOT stress to consume meat products .
Ayurveda is not limited to Indian subcontinent but it has a wider reach . In Kashyapa Samhita post natal regimen is described according to the place of living ie Jangala , Anupa , Sadharana , Videshi etc , also one can follow the family traditions during this period .
The management described by you is beneficial for women during postnatal period . Infact post natal period is a critical stage in a woman’s life .Proper care should be taken to avoid the complications and restore her health .
Thanks